The Blessing, Giving the gift of unconditional love and acceptance, by John Trent and Gary Smalley. This is the first book I've read by either John Trent or Gary Smalley, Although my husband has red books by Gary Smalley and recommends them quite often. So when the chance came up to review this book from booksneeze I took the opportunity. I dove right in the first day it arrived in the mail! I was not disappointed at all! It looks at the story of Jacob and Esau in a way I'd never read it before. They point out the five critical areas that a parent needs to give their child; Meaningful touch, a spoken message, attaching high value, picturing a special future and active commitment. This is not only for parents, but also for those who feel they haven't been given the "blessing" by their parents, family, friends, etc.. They include stories of life for those who didn't receive any of these five things from their parents and how to get past it. They show the pro's of having the blessing and the con's of not having it. They speak in a very blunt, but honest and loving way, I really appreciated that! This is a book that I'll be hanging on to for years and recommending it to friends/family. In fact I plan on using this book as a study for moms that we do at our church weekly in the fall. This is an excellent book that every parent should possess.
this book was received in exchange for an honest review from booksneeze.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
The Blessed
The Blessed, by Ann H. Gabhart. Lacey was taken in by the preacher and his wife as a young teenager to help Mona around the house. Mona seemed like the very voice of God, she always seemed to have the right words to say, and comfort to bring. When a small babe was dropped on their door step Mona never hesitated to accept the child as her own, the same went with Lacey. Four years later finds Mona in poor health and passing away. Lacey determined to keep the child that she helped raise as a daughter close to her as she can, does what ever it takes to make that happen. Even marry the mean preacher and then move to a shaker village.
I found the first couple of chapters a little confusing to figure out who was who and what the story line was, but once past there the story was magnificent! The shakers are an intriguing people and Ann Gabhart did well to make this into a story line for her novel! I've read other novels of Ann H Gabhart and have always enjoyed them and this one was no different. I love the story of forgiveness of yourself and from God in this story. Its a book that speaks to the heart of its readers!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
I found the first couple of chapters a little confusing to figure out who was who and what the story line was, but once past there the story was magnificent! The shakers are an intriguing people and Ann Gabhart did well to make this into a story line for her novel! I've read other novels of Ann H Gabhart and have always enjoyed them and this one was no different. I love the story of forgiveness of yourself and from God in this story. Its a book that speaks to the heart of its readers!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Monday, July 4, 2011
A great Catch, Lake Manawa Series #2
A great catch, Lake Manawa Series #2, by Lorna Seilstad. In this novel we meet Emily, headstrong and fighting for the right of women to vote! She is determined that nothing will stand in her way, especially a man. she has no need or time for one. Except that Emily's Grandma has a different idea for her grand-daughter, getting married isn't about letting a man rule your life, its about facing life together on equal ground. Yet Emily is unwilling or maybe just too scared to ask God what she should be doing with her life, what if he tells her to stop what she's been fighting so long for? Emily meets Carter, a pitcher for the local baseball team. she feels that he's making fun of her passion for woman's rights and Carter feels that Emily's far too obsessed with Woman's rights, rather than God.
This was a great book! I read the first book in this series and loved it! So when I received the opportunity to review this book I jumped at the chance!! I was not disappointed at all! The characters are captivating! you can totally relate to Emily! I loved this book and will love making it a part of my library.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
This was a great book! I read the first book in this series and loved it! So when I received the opportunity to review this book I jumped at the chance!! I was not disappointed at all! The characters are captivating! you can totally relate to Emily! I loved this book and will love making it a part of my library.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Chasing Sunsets
Chasing Sunsets, Cedar Key Series #1, by Eva Marie Everson. Kimberly is the divorced mom of three boys. She doesn't know what went wrong in her marriage or what caused it all to fall apart. She finds herself facing a judge that awards her ex-husband five weeks with their boys over the summer. Thats five weeks that Kimberly won't see her sons. She's not sure what to do her time, although her sister promises to keep her busy for those five weeks. Her father convinces her to head of to their beach house for a while to keep it up and find a new person to clean the cottage. While there Kimberly meets her first love again.
This is a wonderful story of God grace and healing, overcoming difficulties and heartache. I really loved this book, these are topics that really aren't discussed too often in Christian circles, but a much needed topic to address! You could feel you heart break with her when she had to say good bye to her sons for the next 5 weeks, the author takes you along in the story and your emotions get caught up! That's true talent for an author to capture their audience so thoroughly.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
This is a wonderful story of God grace and healing, overcoming difficulties and heartache. I really loved this book, these are topics that really aren't discussed too often in Christian circles, but a much needed topic to address! You could feel you heart break with her when she had to say good bye to her sons for the next 5 weeks, the author takes you along in the story and your emotions get caught up! That's true talent for an author to capture their audience so thoroughly.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
A killer among us
A killer among us, Women of Justice series #3, by Lynette Eason. this is the third installment of the Women of justice series, we tag along with Kit again as she searches for a serial killer. She's partnered up with Noah, who's an excellent detective!! weird clues and bodies, keep piling up while they try to find this killer! They're hunting a killer while at the same time the killer is hunting them!! A surprise right to the end!
I really enjoyed this book, it was suspenseful from beginning to end. I've read the first two books in this series and loved them! This book was no different, it was fantastic! The only complaint I have is the cover! The covers drive me nuts lol, it just looks kinda cheesy! But thats the only thing I'd change about this book! Will be recommending this book and is a great addition to this series!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
I really enjoyed this book, it was suspenseful from beginning to end. I've read the first two books in this series and loved them! This book was no different, it was fantastic! The only complaint I have is the cover! The covers drive me nuts lol, it just looks kinda cheesy! But thats the only thing I'd change about this book! Will be recommending this book and is a great addition to this series!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
The Lady of Bolton Hill
The Lady of Bolton Hill, by Elizabeth Camden. In this novel we meet Clara Endicott, the daughter of a minister who's family name is held in high respect. Such that it is expected of all carrying that last name not to bring shame on it, that means Clara. When Clara finds herself falling for the son of a poor family who works at the mill, she is sent off to England to get her away. While there Clara pursues her dreams of writing and finds herself back in some trouble with the writing she's done on the poor people and the lives they lead. Upon returning home Clara finds that the boy she once was falling in love with is no longer a boy, but a man. A man who's made a name for himself and built a corporation up!
I loved this book, its a really good read. It was entertaining from beginning to end. I love good suspense and this book has it! I love the story of forgiveness and love, how we're never to far from God to get back. Great book!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favorite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
I loved this book, its a really good read. It was entertaining from beginning to end. I love good suspense and this book has it! I love the story of forgiveness and love, how we're never to far from God to get back. Great book!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favorite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
The Sweetest Thing
The sweetest thing, by Elizabeth Musser. Perri's life was great, she had lots of friends, lots of dates and a great family. She attended an all girls school and had a great social life! Then Dobb's arrives, she's weird, not like everyone else at the school. She talks about religion all the time. But tragedy strikes Perri's family and her world is torn apart. With Dobb's right there to help pick up the pieces.
Its not very often that you come across a book like this, it is a fictional story that tells so much more. Its about faith, loss of faith, heart ache, trouble etc.. This book isn't just about entertaining, its also about teaching the heart of God. You sense the spirit as you read this book. I couldn't get enough of this book, some how everyone can relate to the characters and the situations. I was enthralled from the moment I picked up this book to the moment I put it down. I was so tempted to skip to the end to find out what happened, but couldn't because I didn't want to miss what was in the middle. I highly recommend this book, its just so much more than just a work of fiction, its a work of art.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favorite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Its not very often that you come across a book like this, it is a fictional story that tells so much more. Its about faith, loss of faith, heart ache, trouble etc.. This book isn't just about entertaining, its also about teaching the heart of God. You sense the spirit as you read this book. I couldn't get enough of this book, some how everyone can relate to the characters and the situations. I was enthralled from the moment I picked up this book to the moment I put it down. I was so tempted to skip to the end to find out what happened, but couldn't because I didn't want to miss what was in the middle. I highly recommend this book, its just so much more than just a work of fiction, its a work of art.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favorite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
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